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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,086.79, 52,633.72 and 11,393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,086.79, 52,633.72 and 11,393.34 is: 17,091.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,086.79 : 52,633.72 = 11,393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,086.79/52,633.72 = 11,393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,086.79x = 52,633.72 × 11,393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,086.79x = 599,673,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,673,867.42/35,086.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,091.16

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